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A ‘million word gap’ for children who aren’t read to at home

Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than

The U.S. opioid epidemic is being driven by an unprecedented surge in deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opiates. Fentanyl’s

When organs or tissues are damaged, new blood vessels must form as they play a vital role in bringing nutrients

When looking at a picture of a sunny day at the beach, we can almost smell the scent of sun

People who tend to frequently switch between digital media devices appear to have a greater risk of obesity, according to

f you’ve ever dreamed about getting a good night’s sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your

Human cells have a sophisticated regulatory system at their disposal: labeling proteins with the small molecule ubiquitin. In a first,

By blocking a protein’s activity with antibodies, Stanford University School of Medicine investigators were able to improve cognitive behavior in

It’s a heartbreaking reality: many women who give birth to children requiring the expert care of a neonatal intensive care

Some people prefer a more natural approach to relieving vaginal dryness. Pure coconut oil is free from additives, and studies